Here's what I plan to do myself...-Invitations Any idea how to properly get across the point that the ceremony will be short and there is no seating? (I may try to rent some chairs but I'm unsure so far.)

-Flowers:(I'm thinking of ordering them wholesale or just taking apart store-bought bouquets) I want simple bouquets and really like the idea of floating gardenias in a bowl for centerpieces:http://www.freshroses.com/gard.html

-Shawl May possibly knit a lace shawl for myself.. (or ask FH's step-mom to do it since she is an amazing knitter) I get cold easy but I don't want to cover up the awesome back of my dress!

-Bridesmaid Gifts No idea on this one. FH wants flasks for the guys. (real classy!) I'd love to give them something handmade.

-Flower girl basket or pomander

-Ring Bearer pillow

Okay that's just the stuff I can think of for now. I'll fill you in as things begin happening.

I'm fairly new to Craftster but have been working my way through a lot of wedding planning DIY crafts... I could use the extra "DIY commmunity" chatter as I'm winding my way closer (we're about 4 months out)...and I'm getting to be more freakish.

Here are my DIYs and to do list for the ceremony (other posts will be coming)

Ceremony:

Aisle runner (I need to finish ironing, but it's done)

I'm rethinking these pew decorations because they aren't holding up well... so I need an alternative to these:

Programs: This is the mock-up but we're not quite ready to print the "guts" yet

Sake trays: I need to change this lining from navy to more of a wheat color

ReceptionThere will be three floral arrangements for each table-- two short ones with fake orchids (shown below) and one tall arrangement with live dendrobium orchids. I need to get the rest of the supplies for this: vases, pebbles, lotus pods (and later the "live" flowers)

Although I'm not DIYing my dress, I did have them made using commercial patterns from a local dressmaker, so these would be good examples for DIY'ers who have some dressmaking skills (not me!).. I photoshopped in the sash because I didn't have it when I tried the finished dress on, but it does really exist!

My wedding dress uses a slight modification of this pattern:

This is the finished product:

The same dressmaker is making a rehearsal dinner dress out of this fabric and a re-sized use of a pattern similar to this one: